First, let’s start with why it may benefit your child to see a chiropractor. The goal of chiropractic care is to correct misalignments in your spine (also called subluxations). When sections of your spine aren’t properly lined up and moving correctly, this can cause the nerves in that area to not function the way they normally should. When there is interference with these spinal nerves and vertebrae are misaligned, children may experience various symptoms. A few common childhood symptoms/conditions that may be related to spinal misalignments include: ear infections, frequent stomach ache, constipation, ADD/ADHD, bed wetting, asthma, and repeatedly getting sick.
How would my child’s spine get out of alignment? Often times, children experience their first subluxation immediately after they are born. Even the most natural birth can be traumatic to a baby’s spine. As babies learn to crawl, pull-up, and walk they are constantly falling on their bottom or even their heads; and it’s very likely that they will be dropped or fall off of something before their first birthday. As they get older, children are always falling or running into things while playing and if they play sports this is happening repeatedly. All these minor bumps and falls can cause your child’s spine to become subluxated and their nervous system to not function at its best, even if they seem fine after it happens.
But what about the adjustment? Isn’t chiropractic forceful? Chiropractic care for children utilizes very specific and gentle techniques. For infants, the adjustment is no more forceful than simply a finger touch. I have taken additional pediatric classes in school, as well as through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and will care for your children’s health as I would my own child’s.
Autry Family Chiropractic
Wellness & Massage
5546 Boynton Drive Ringgold, GA 30736
Located at the intersection of Dietz Road, Boynton Drive, Reeds Bridge Road, and Burning Bush
Just off I-75 near Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Chattanooga, TN
706-952-2600